Taeil of K-pop boy group NCT will continue with his hiatus to focus on his recovery after being involved in a motorcycle incident.
On Wednesday, October 18, SM Entertainment released an update regarding Taeil’s health status and participation in future group activities.
According to the agency, the idol still needs “sufficient treatment and stability.” They added that since his successful surgery in August, Taeil has been focusing on his treatment.
[INFO] 231018 #TAEIL has successfully completed surgery and is recovering his health by focusing on treatment. However, he will not be able to participate in #NCT127's third solo concert ‘NEO CITY THE UNITY’ that is scheduled in November.
Trans by SM_NCThttps://t.co/VJdprfgxTh pic.twitter.com/QvblWpBfBS
— SM_NCT (@SM_NCT) October 18, 2023
To note, the vocalist sustained a fracture in his right thigh from the motorcycle accident. Based on the advice of the doctors, Taeil had to undergo a surgery and treatment.
Given his situation, he had to sit out the NCT Nation: To The World concerts in South Korea and Japan. As well as the promotional activities for Golden Age and Fact Check albums.
In late August, NCT released the album Golden Age, their first full group comeback in more than a year and a half. Then in October, sub-unit NCT 127 released their fifth full-length album Fact Check.
NCT 127, 日 두 번째 돔투어 개최! 3개 도시 6회 공연 확정!
열도 들썩일 파워 ‘Fact Check’ 나선다!https://t.co/jOKTXWdklR#NCT127 #NEOCITY #NEOCITY_THE_UNITY#NCT127_NEOCITY_THE_UNITY pic.twitter.com/1OnUCCrlXp— NCT 127 (@NCTsmtown_127) October 17, 2023
Fans leave messages for Taeil
Following the update, NCTzens were quick to share their well-wishes for Taeil on social media. Some were even emphasizing that the idol’s health should be the priority, and he shouldn’t feel pressured to resume activities soon.
In line with that, SM Entertainment also confirmed that Taeil will be absent in NCT 127’s third world tour, The Unity. Which means only members Yuta, Jaehyun, Taeyeong, Jungwoo, Winwin, Doyoung, Haechan, Johnny, and Mark will headline the show.
NCT 127 3RD TOUR ‘NEO CITY : SEOUL – THE UNITY’
〖 KSPO DOME 〗
WEEK 1 ➫
2023.11.17(FRI) – 7PM(KST)
2023.11.18(SAT) – 6PM(KST)
2023.11.19(SUN) – 4PM(KST)WEEK 2 ➫
2023.11.24(FRI) – 7PM(KST)
2023.11.25(SAT) – 6PM(KST)
2023.11.26(SUN) – 4PM(KST)#NCT127 #NEOCITY… pic.twitter.com/uoT1kjCLwh— NCT 127 (@NCTsmtown_127) October 16, 2023
Titled NEO CITY: SEOUL – THE UNITY, the concert tour will kick off for two weeks at the KSPO Dome. Set for November 17 to 19 and November 24 to 26, it will have a total of six shows.
In a press release, SM Entertainment said that the group’s upcoming tour will feature “never-before-seen performances” that will highlight NCT 127’s unique music.
As of writing, details about international stops have yet to be released.
Featured image: Taeil poses for NCT 127’s ‘Fact Check’ concert photos. Credit: Facebook/NCT 127